Summary

Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Commonwealth Celebrations Victoria Gold Commemorative 1901 (AD)
Mint:
Awarded to: McIntyre, John (Sir)
Other Details: Medal issued in 1901 to commemorate Commonwealth celebrations in Victoria. It names Sir John McIntyre, M.L.A. in the seat of Maldon. McIntyre was a businessman as well as a politician. He worked several mining claims successfully, settled at Bendigo, and established an apothecary and gold-buying business.

Physical Description

A gold oval medal voided to form a cross, on which 5 stars, below crown flanked by flage of Great Britain and Australia; supported on purple ribbon from bar with loop and pin

Obverse Description

Voided oval to form a cross, on which 5 stars, below crown flanked by flage of Great Britain and Australia; supported on purple ribbon from bar with loop and pin; around, COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS . VICTORIA . MAY 1901 .

Reverse Description

Engraved THE HON / SIR JOHN McINTYRE MLA.

Edge Description

Plain

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